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Effects of Music-Based Occupational Therapy on Attention and Executive Functions in Children With ADHD

NCT07253558 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 39

Last updated 2025-11-28

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Summary

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects children's attention, behavior, and emotional regulation. This study examined whether occupational therapy sessions that include structured music activities can improve attention and executive functions in children with ADHD compared to standard occupational therapy. Thirty-nine children aged 6 to 17 participated and were randomly assigned to two groups. The music-based group received 45-minute sessions once a week for six weeks using harmonica and drum activities, while the control group received standard occupational therapy. Children's attention, executive skills, and caregiver stress were measured before and after the intervention using standardized parent-report scales. Both groups improved after therapy, but the music-based occupational therapy group showed greater gains in attention.

Conditions

  • Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Music-Based Occupational Therapy

This behavioral intervention consisted of six weeks of occupational therapy-based music sessions lasting 45 minutes each, performed once a week. The intervention involved therapeutic use of harmonica and drums integrated into occupational therapy sessions to support sensory processing, attention, and motor planning in children with ADHD. The approach focused on enhancing attention, executive function, play skills, and self-regulation through rhythm-based sensory and motor engagement.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Rutgers University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
5 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-04-30
Primary Completion
2023-04-30
Completion
2023-04-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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